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Ford Fusion: Climate Control System - General Information / Thermostatic Expansion Valve. Removal and Installation

Removal

NOTICE: During the removal or installation of components, cap, tape or otherwise appropriately protect all openings and tubes/fittings to prevent the ingress of dirt or other contamination. Remove caps, tape and other protective materials prior to installation.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

  1. Ford Fusion. Thermostatic Expansion Valve. Removal and Installation  WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this section, refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

    Refer to: Climate Control System Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
  1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to the appropriate Recovery procedure in Group 412.
  1. Remove the evaporator inlet and outlet manifold bracket nut.
    Torque: 18 lb.in (2 Nm)
Ford Fusion. Thermostatic Expansion Valve. Removal and Installation
  1. NOTICE: Make sure that all openings are sealed.


    Remove the evaporator inlet and outlet manifold nut, disconnect the fitting. Discard the gasket seals.
    • Make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system.
      Torque: 133 lb.in (15 Nm)
Ford Fusion. Thermostatic Expansion Valve. Removal and Installation
  1. NOTICE: Make sure that all openings are sealed.


    Remove the bolts and the thermostatic expansion valve. Discard the gasket seals.
    • Make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system.
      Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)
Ford Fusion. Thermostatic Expansion Valve. Removal and Installation

Installation

  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  1. NOTICE: Only use the specified material to lubricate the seals.

    Install and lubricate new O-ring seals. Refer to the appropriate Specifications in Group 412.
  1. Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil. Refer to the appropriate Refrigerant Oil Adding procedure in Group 412.

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